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flag Actor Anthony Geary, famed for playing Luke Spencer on "General Hospital," died at 78 in Amsterdam from surgery complications.

flag Anthony Geary, the acclaimed actor best known for his role as Luke Spencer on "General Hospital," has died at 78 in Amsterdam due to complications from a recent surgery. flag He portrayed the character from 1978 until 2015, earning eight Daytime Emmy Awards and helping make the 1981 Luke and Laura wedding—watched by 30 million viewers—the most-watched daytime TV episode in history. flag His portrayal of the morally complex Luke Spencer left a lasting impact on daytime television. flag Geary, born in Utah, began his career in theater and appeared in numerous TV shows before becoming a soap opera icon. flag He lived with his husband, Claudio Gama, in Amsterdam. flag ABC and colleagues mourned his passing, honoring his legacy as a transformative performer.

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